# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=52

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## [Bug Report from early user - History and Camera - Jan 2025](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-report-from-early-user-history-and-camera-jan-2025/36299)

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**Author:** [@RigTech](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RigTech)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2025, 12:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-report-from-early-user-history-and-camera-jan-2025/36299 "2025-01-30T00:00:25Z")

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I looked into this software (trial version) as a means of creating models for 3D printing of complex models, requiring specific accuracy for movement. My background is 12+ years working in Autodesk Maya for Animation ser…

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## [Snap to grid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-to-grid/36203)

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**Author:** [@Borrego](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Borrego)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 7:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-to-grid/36203 "2025-01-29T19:54:58Z")

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Could someone please refer me to a detailed description of how to get a sketch to snap to a grid. All I want to do is extrude a channel in a rectangular block but when I draw the orthogonal face of the channel I want to…

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## [Free EDU Licence](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-edu-licence/36269)

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**Author:** [@fabbry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fabbry)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 8:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-edu-licence/36269 "2025-01-29T08:07:55Z")

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Dear All, it’s 2 years i’m asking to SHARP 3d for a italian free educational license but unfortunately i m not able to, i 'm a teacher. In italy we do not have any teacher id card so i m sending requests with my id thr…

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## [Create a negative of a plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-a-negative-of-a-plane/36274)

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**Author:** [@N1c0](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/N1c0)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 6:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-a-negative-of-a-plane/36274 "2025-01-29T06:36:36Z")

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Hello from Germany… I worked with shapr3D since 3 weeks and I love this software… It’s easy to handle on a iPad and easy to use for me. In 3D software iam a beginner… My problem is, I try to create a negativ shape of a…

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## [The move/rotate tool should always be displayed automatically on screen, even if you zoom in on an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-move-rotate-tool-should-always-be-displayed-automatically-on-screen-even-if-you-zoom-in-on-an-object/36264)

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**Author:** [@normanna](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/normanna)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 5:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-move-rotate-tool-should-always-be-displayed-automatically-on-screen-even-if-you-zoom-in-on-an-object/36264 "2025-01-29T05:50:33Z")

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The move/rotate tool should always be displayed automatically on screen, even if you zoom in on an object. The problem: If you zoom in on an object to see a small section of it, you cannot immediately move or rotate it …

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## [Need to rotate sketch to export as DXF...won't rotate](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-to-rotate-sketch-to-export-as-dxf-wont-rotate/36259)

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**Author:** [@JockM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JockM)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 5:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-to-rotate-sketch-to-export-as-dxf-wont-rotate/36259 "2025-01-29T05:25:29Z")

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I need to export a DXF of a sketch in order to import it into my EDA software. Since the sketch is on the X-Z plane, I need to rotate it so it is on the X-Y plane (otherwise the DXF is just a line). However despite my …

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## [Simplify mesh, project cleanup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simplify-mesh-project-cleanup/36226)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 8:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simplify-mesh-project-cleanup/36226 "2025-01-28T20:58:28Z")

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Hi all, I have the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon printer. In Bambu Studio there is the simplify Mesh function. I can’t tell if it does anything. If it does work then is is so quick. My latest parts were going to take 14+ hours an…

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## [Import, Export .3mf files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-export-3mf-files/36271)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-export-3mf-files/36271 "2025-01-28T17:36:10Z")

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Hi all, First when I post I have to delete all junk that explains how to post. Is there a way to turn this off so I don’t have to keep deleting all this text before I can post? I see I can Export .3mf files but I still…

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## [Center to origin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/center-to-origin/36261)

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**Author:** [@snow520lee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/snow520lee)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/center-to-origin/36261 "2025-01-28T17:35:33Z")

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Hi guys, I would like to ask for adding a button or pop up option for move a body to the origin (or from its center or from a selected point as the align tool does) but being able to choose the origin without moving to …

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## [Extruding a projection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-a-projection/36252)

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**Author:** [@DM2020](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DM2020)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-a-projection/36252 "2025-01-28T14:27:10Z")

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I’ve been trying to extrude a projection in a new project and when I was unable to do so, went back to check in an old project (over a year ago) that worked perfectly well - only to find that one no longer does! Has som…

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## [The handles of the move/rotate tool should be infinitely long lines so that you can make more precise rotations depending on how far away from the center point you grab them](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-handles-of-the-move-rotate-tool-should-be-infinitely-long-lines-so-that-you-can-make-more-precise-rotations-depending-on-how-far-away-from-the-center-point-you-grab-them/36265)

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**Author:** [@normanna](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/normanna)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 10:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-handles-of-the-move-rotate-tool-should-be-infinitely-long-lines-so-that-you-can-make-more-precise-rotations-depending-on-how-far-away-from-the-center-point-you-grab-them/36265 "2025-01-28T10:19:59Z")

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The handles of the move/rotate tool should be infinitely long lines so that you can make more precise rotations depending on how far you grab them from the center point. The problem: If you want to rotate an object, you…

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## [Toggling Item Visibility - Increased ease-of-operation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/toggling-item-visibility-increased-ease-of-operation/36181)

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**Author:** [@SmallPotato](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SmallPotato)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 6:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/toggling-item-visibility-increased-ease-of-operation/36181 "2025-01-27T18:49:37Z")

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Often times I work with complex files that have hundreds of items nested in folders and subfolders, some of which may or may not be created by me. At times I wish to toggle some of them off. Usually I will do that by sel…

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## [Align help, bug, suggestions, changes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-help-bug-suggestions-changes/36218)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 2:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-help-bug-suggestions-changes/36218 "2025-01-27T14:54:14Z")

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Hi all, I am working on a new design the last couple of weeks. I reported as a possible bug with screen shots to shar3d already. Regarding the align tool. I tried aligning one half of a hing to the other half to lay fla…

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## [Edu License for German University’s?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edu-license-for-german-university-s/36254)

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**Author:** [@Tay1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tay1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edu-license-for-german-university-s/36254 "2025-01-27T14:07:48Z")

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Hello, I recently heard about Shapr 3d and am fascinated by the program. I am currently studying at a (technical) University in Germany and submitted the Edu License form for students yesterday. My question is, whether…

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## [How can I rotate an inclined sketch plane to horizontal?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-rotate-an-inclined-sketch-plane-to-horizontal/36189)

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**Author:** [@peternlewis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peternlewis)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 10:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-rotate-an-inclined-sketch-plane-to-horizontal/36189 "2025-01-27T10:43:32Z")

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I have a sketch which is in a plane that is at an odd angle incline (horizontal in one direction, but at an angle in the other direction). I want to rotate the sketch plane so it is horizontal. I can use the measure to…

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## [Measuring change, feature request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-change-feature-request/36236)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-change-feature-request/36236 "2025-01-26T18:12:31Z")

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;This is long but please read. The issue I will describe has been bugging me throughout my design process. See attached screen shots. As you can see a lot of times I want the app to show me the full panel dimensions or …

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## [Copy and Paste Numerals, Dimensions etc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-paste-numerals-dimensions-etc/36230)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-paste-numerals-dimensions-etc/36230 "2025-01-26T18:23:32Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Copy dimensions and paste them. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: Would like to co…

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## [Fill the extruded shape to have solid body for 3D print](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fill-the-extruded-shape-to-have-solid-body-for-3d-print/36173)

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**Author:** [@Neuron](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Neuron)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 3:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fill-the-extruded-shape-to-have-solid-body-for-3d-print/36173 "2025-01-26T03:02:02Z")

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Hi, How can i make a solid shape? For example: I make a shape in sketch and after that I extrude the height for 2 cm, for 3D printing, the extruded inner of the shape is hollowed and I need it to be solid because it wil…

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## [About Sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-sketch/36227)

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**Author:** [@Kentarou108](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kentarou108)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-sketch/36227 "2025-01-26T01:36:05Z")

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I noticed that when I delete a sketch, the body associated with it also disappears. Is this a bug? Or can it be changed in the settings? https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Operation failed because the resulting body wouldn’t be valid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/operation-failed-because-the-resulting-body-wouldn-t-be-valid/36212)

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**Author:** [@ERone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ERone)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/operation-failed-because-the-resulting-body-wouldn-t-be-valid/36212 "2025-01-25T20:50:35Z")

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Trying to draw fish details (scales and gill plates) on lofted bodies and although I can make them extrude/fillet sometimes, more often I get the error message: operation failed because the resulting body wouldn’t be val…

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## [Issue with circular pattern extrusions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-circular-pattern-extrusions/36207)

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**Author:** [@JeridHill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JeridHill)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-circular-pattern-extrusions/36207 "2025-01-25T17:44:33Z")

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I’m having an issue with performing circular extrusions. I start with a section view and make my through hole. I then select the hole and rotate and it makes the extruded holes without issue. I then make my seco…

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## [Project Curve and Prioritise 3D Sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-curve-and-prioritise-3d-sketch/36016)

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**Author:** [@Ampto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ampto)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-curve-and-prioritise-3d-sketch/36016 "2025-01-25T16:24:26Z")

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Currently to create a complex loft I need to use several Boolean operations to construct a complex guide curve in 3 dimensions from “pseudo” solid bodies. Here is a boat hull for example I have a side and top sketch …

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## [How to hide the lines created by chamfer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-hide-the-lines-created-by-chamfer/36221)

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**Author:** [@rrong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rrong)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-hide-the-lines-created-by-chamfer/36221 "2025-01-25T15:42:51Z")

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I created a cabinet leg, is it basically a cylinder shape to start with. I used chamfer function twice to get to the right shape I wanted, so the cylinder has slightly smaller and smoother bottom. However the two chamfer…

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## [Range of blend too large](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/range-of-blend-too-large/36216)

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**Author:** [@Rodrigomd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rodrigomd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 12:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/range-of-blend-too-large/36216 "2025-01-25T12:43:49Z")

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I’m learning how to 3d model in shapr and I’m trying to fillet the corners of this object. I could do it in some edges, but not on all of them. I have no idea what to do, could someone help? Here’s my object Thanks

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## [Can't Move Rectangle in Sketch mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-move-rectangle-in-sketch-mode/36210)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 9:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-move-rectangle-in-sketch-mode/36210 "2025-01-24T21:45:23Z")

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If I use the rectangle tool in sketch mode, and then I want to adjust the position of the rectangle relative to the face that it was drawn on, or i want to extend one side of it-- I am unable to move any of the sides or …

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## [Is it possible to add a variable fillet radius to the Chamfer/filet feature?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-add-a-variable-fillet-radius-to-the-chamfer-filet-feature/30300)

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**Author:** [@Pinstriper59](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pinstriper59)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-add-a-variable-fillet-radius-to-the-chamfer-filet-feature/30300 "2025-01-24T16:23:47Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: -This feature is standard in my others cad programs. In parts and mold design, we use it many times in part design. Br…

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## [Drawing/sketching spline between planes (flexible tubing)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-sketching-spline-between-planes-flexible-tubing/35537)

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**Author:** [@NitroSpeed15](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NitroSpeed15)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-sketching-spline-between-planes-flexible-tubing/35537 "2025-01-24T14:59:31Z")

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Good evening, as my title implies, I’m trying to create a realistic model of an existing fuel line (for the purposes of running CFD simulations). I have tried lofting and sweeping. I’ve seen videos where a spline is dra…

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## [History search, filter and sort feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-search-filter-and-sort-feature/30945)

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**Author:** [@HarrisonDavies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HarrisonDavies)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 1:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-search-filter-and-sort-feature/30945 "2025-01-24T13:28:59Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Increase productivity. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: Would be much easier to work with history if it has: Search by action name, for…

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## [How to edit a spline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-edit-a-spline/36204)

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**Author:** [@Treefrog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Treefrog)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 7:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-edit-a-spline/36204 "2025-01-24T07:17:01Z")

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Please provide a detailed description of the issue. Provide as much information as possible, including screenshots and/or screen recordings. For screen recording, we recommend using Loom (loom.com), an easy-to-use screen…

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## [Symetrical Extrude feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/symetrical-extrude-feature/30210)

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**Author:** [@Treefrog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Treefrog)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 6:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/symetrical-extrude-feature/30210 "2025-01-24T06:40:26Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Save unnecessary clicking and wasted time. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: Hi Team, I tend to design where the sketch is on the origin an…

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